From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration....
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Hong Kong’s forecaster has issued its first cold weather warning of the season on New Year’s Day as temperatures are expected to fall to a low of 12 degrees Celsius (53.6 Fahrenheit) in urban areas on...
Nature, Published online: 01 January 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04114-0 More refined AI models, advancements in human gene editing and the continuing impact of the Trump Team on science — we run thr...
More rough weather is forecast on both coasts when the ball drops on Wednesday night, ringing in 2026....
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Various organizations teamed up to get the "cold-stunned" sea turtles out of frigid Cape Cod waters....
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Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon. Here are the dates you need to know....
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From a crescent moon and a 'Christmas Star' to deep sky delights, the wonders of the holiday night sky are yours to explore....
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Fewer outsiders, less feedback, and an uncertain fate for a new science board report...
Outside Earth's protection, space travellers will be routinely exposed....
An HHS official says the agency has "frozen all child care payments" to the state of Minnesota after allegations of fraudulent day care centers there....
Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin....
Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026....